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Amaze


AMA'ZE, verb transitive

To confound with fear, sudden surprise, or wonder; to astonish.

They shall be afraid; they shall be amazed at one another. Isaiah 23:1.

They were all amazed and glorified God. Mark 2:12. Luke 5:26.

This word implies astonishment or perplexity, arising from something extraordinary, unexpected, unaccountable, or frightful.

AMA'ZE, noun Astonishment; confusion; perplexity, arising from fear, surprise or wonder. It is chiefly used in poetry, and is nearly synonymous with amazement.